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HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H7849-145 • 2026 • Newton County, GA

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (3.0 out of 5 stars*)

CMS Plan ID H7849-145 identifies the Medicare Advantage plan HealthSpring True Choice, a PPO Part C plan offered by HealthSpring for the 2026 plan year. This plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with Part D prescription drug coverage.

Last update: September 16, 2026
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HealthSpring True Choice Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H7849-145-0
Plan Overview for H7849-145-0
CMS Plan ID: H7849-145-0
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $375
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $6800.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $250.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Newton County, GA
Enrollment (Nationwide): 2,245 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)11 beneficiaries in Newton County
Provided By: HealthSpring

Plan Details for HealthSpring True Choice

This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $0.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $250.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance, and specialist visits come with a $40 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $40 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $300 copay | Out-of-network: $300 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $6800.00. Once this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered for the remainder of the year.

This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID H7849-145. Cost-sharing details are provided below.

Cost Sharing Expenses

HealthSpring True Choice has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H7849-145.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by HealthSpring True Choice as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

HealthSpring True Choice includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.

This plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), providing coverage beyond the standard CMS-defined minimum.

Prescription Drug Plan Premium

The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Special Needs Plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.

HealthSpring True Choice (H7849-145-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $0.00
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $0.00
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $25.42
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $0.00
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $0.00

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $250.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before HealthSpring starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, HealthSpring True Choice may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

HealthSpring True Choice (H7849-145-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$5.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand$47.00 copayComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug50% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier30% coinsuranceComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

Medicare Plan Star Ratings

Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans are rated each year by CMS on a 5-star scale. Ratings summarize plan performance across clinical care and member experience measures.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H7849
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines ☆☆☆☆☆
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with Health Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance ☆☆☆☆☆
Health Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

How much does plan H7849-145 cost per month?

The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?

The annual in-network MOOP is $6800.00 for 2026. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.

What is the CMS star rating for HealthSpring True Choice?

The 2026 CMS star rating for HealthSpring True Choice is ★3.0 out of 5.

How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?

CMS reports 2,245 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.

What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?

For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $250.00.

Contact Information for HealthSpring

HealthSpring Plan Contact Details for HealthSpring True Choice (H7849-145-0)
Contact Type Details
Website: HealthSpring Plan Page
New Members: 1-866-617-8713
Existing Members: 1-800-668-3813
Plan Address: Attn: Member Services | P.O. Box 2888 | Houston, TX 77252

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan resource.
Data Source Publisher Last Accessed
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
HealthSpring (official source) http://www.healthspring.com/ October 13, 2025
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025

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